Engineering Placement Student – CE&I

Not many organisations can genuinely claim to make a positive difference on a global scale.

We can.

Urenco is an international supplier of uranium enrichment services and fuel cycle products for the civil nuclear industry. We serve more than 50 customers in 19 countries who provide low carbon electricity through nuclear power generation. 

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.

We readily acknowledge our responsibility for the safe stewardship of uranium. Through our Tails Management Facility, we can responsibly manage the by-product of our enrichment services, which is crucial to our commitment to nuclear stewardship and sustainability.

About The Role

This role is a Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Placement with Urenco, as part of an undergraduate degree. The role will be within Urenco ChemPlants, Urenco Technology & Development or Group Projects.

Duration: 13 months

Remuneration: £16.50 per hour

Location: The role is based at our Capenhurst site near Chester. We offer free parking and there is a train station a few metres away from site with frequent trains to Chester, the Wirral and Liverpool.

Job Context

The job holder will support, under supervision, the team in:

• Ownership for the engineering, design and implementation of new and improvement of existing CE&I systems, processes and software.
• Involvement in the design and implementation of small to medium sized projects.
• Providing technical troubleshooting support for plant operation.
• Increasing productivity and efficiency of the plant whilst maintaining operational safety.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Completed 2 or 3 years of a degree in Electrical or Control and Instrumentation Engineering (or similar).
• No plant experience is required, but relevant experience will be considered beneficial.
• An interest in large scale chemical processes.

Selection Process

If you are interested in a placement with Urenco, please submit a CV and Cover Letter to earlycareers@urenco.com.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews for this role are due to take place in early December 2024. Face to face interviews are preferred and where possible these will be conducted at the university.  All interviews will be arranged to avoid clashes with university examinations and other key coursework deadlines.

If successful, please note that this role is subject to the below conditions:

• Security Clearance*
• Drugs and Alcohol Test

Our Promise

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.   

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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